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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.13, 22,837.14 and 6,462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.13, 22,837.14 and 6,462.18 is: 9,684.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.13 : 22,837.14 = 6,462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.13/22,837.14 = 6,462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.13x = 22,837.14 × 6,462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.13x = 147,577,709.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,577,709.37/15,238.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,684.77

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